Specifications

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Chapter 3 Network Communication
The 1395 Node Adapter Board Installation and Operation Manual, publication
1395-IN017
, contains the information necessary to perform the following
functions:
• Install and set-up the Node Adapter board
• Configure the drive for control by a PLC
• Maintain and troubleshoot the board
Multi-Communication Board
The Multi-communication Adapter (MCA) board provides a sophisticated
interface to an Allen-Bradley PLC and other equipment capable of
communicating over serial communication links. This adapter board provides the
following features:
• Two separate communications channels, each capable of being configured
as Remote I/O (RIO) or Data Highway Plus (DH+) interfaces.
• Four programmable function blocks, which can be used to manipulate
data.
• One programmable discrete input (24V DC or 115V AC).
• Compatible with Allen-Bradley PLC5/60, PLC5/40, PLC5/25,
PLC5/15, PLC250, PLC3, and Control View.
The 1395 Multi-Communication Board Hardware/Software Reference Manual,
publication 1395-RM000
, contains the information necessary to perform the
following functions:
• Install and set-up the MCA board
• Configure the drive for control by a PLC
• Maintain and troubleshoot the board
ControlNet Adapter Board
The ControlNet Adapter (CNA) board provides a sophisticated interface to an
Allen-Bradley PLC and other equipment capable of communicating over
ControlNet. This adapter board provides the following features:
• One ControlNet channel, with a redundant connector to allow for backup
connection in case one cable fails.
• Compatible with all Allen-Bradley PLCs and other products that support
programmable controller communication commands (PCCC).
• Compatible with Allen-Bradley 1395 drives equipped with version 8.10 or
later software.
The 1395 ControlNet Communication Board User Manual, publication
1395-UM007
, contains the information necessary to perform the following
functions:
• Install and set-up the CNA board
• Configure the drive for control by a PLC
• Maintain and troubleshoot the board